At 8 years old. Maybe.
Bret Bielema Takes Reins of Illinois Football
what kind of offense does he run??
I'm sure you're right, I'm sure there's enough for quality assistants left. Btw next time you buy a car be sure to pay 20% above sticker price. I'm sure you can afford it, and it'll send a real statement of intent.
Looks like I got upset watching the Buffalo game for nothing. Welcome Bret to Illini Nation!!!
You know, Winston Churchill was also a dissolute a$$hole when he was a younger man. And there was that epic debacle at Gallipoli in WWI when he was head of the British Navy at barely 40 yrs old.
He never stopped.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
If we get the Winston Churchill career arc with alcohol from Bielema we're in trouble folks.
Take a look at how much Churchill would drink on a daily basis. It was pretty amazing.You know, Winston Churchill was also a dissolute a$$hole when he was a younger man. And there was that epic debacle at Gallipoli in WWI when he was head of the British Navy at barely 40 yrs old.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Well, I'm good with it if we assemble an alliance that defeats the Nazis.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Imperial British Aristocracy Drunk is, like, the highest level of drunk you can be.Take a look at how much Churchill would drink on a daily basis. It was pretty amazing.
Not a chance...
Attachments
Any rumors on the coaching staff?
Retro62
- North Bethesda, Maryland
Les Miles never was a stable presence, he was just able to get kids at LSU...which isn’t as hard. Not saying he couldn’t coach, but I think Kansas is a tougher place to build a football team.
Brett needs to completely clean house. This also includes the strength and conditioning staff. The first go around with Lou, he had freak athletes. Anybody could have gotten the job done. The strength coach is the guy who really sets the culture and tone. The lack of speed develop and strength of our players the couple of years has been obvious.
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Pretty much this. Being an a-hole and a success are not mutually exclusive. [/history rehash]
That said, I sincerely hope BB's matured. I'll gladly take a winning a-hole though.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
For that matter, take a look at the Founding Fathers of America.Take a look at how much Churchill would drink on a daily basis. It was pretty amazing.
Yes, nice summary.
I was the head coach that recruited future Hall of Famers JJ Watt and Russell Wilson
from '13-'17 Arkansas was 1- 14 versus Alabama, Auburn and A&M.
I don't know much more than this.
illini80
- Forgottonia
I haven’t heard anything other than on the WDWS sports show BB said he plans to interview the current Illini coaches first. I doubt many if any get hired, but I thought it was a classy way to start the process. Maybe Lou stays?
He can buy Rod Smiths
Looking at that win percentage (of 46%), I would indeed take a 17-19 regular season record in his first three years......with a Gator Bowl invite in year 3. The program then takes off in year 4!